Austin vs Chiang Mai vs Lviv vs Mexico City vs Panama City vs Valencia

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Lviv ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 926,426 1,166,978 731,387 8,850,000 880,691 834,000
Official language(s) English (de facto) Thai Ukrainian Spanish Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Low Low Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November November - April May - September March - May, October, November December - April March - June, September, October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โ‚ด) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $974 $922 $1867 $2359 $1976
Rent $1650 $274 $400 $778 $1036 $869
Groceries $243 $169 $91 $281 $236 $146
Dining out $396 $108 $151 $182 $371 $292
Cafe $66 $45 $21 $49 $43 $42
Coworking space $331 $95 $79 $159 $157 $152
Mobile internet $40 $11 $4 $25 $21 $16
Public transportation $110 $60 $5 $11 $12 $38
Taxis $73 $20 $12 $9 $48 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $10 $16 $24 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $8 $13 $81 $35 $73
Museums and sights $11 $8 $9 $20 $9 $44
Nightlife $124 $62 $43 $64 $117 $66
Gym $62 $41 $22 $69 $37 $34
Yoga $139 $55 $30 $65 $163 $87
Massage $89 $10 $27 $51 $75 $45
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. AIS, DTAC Vodafone, Kyivstar Telcel, Movistar Claro, Movistar Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Grab Uber, Uklon Uber Uber, Tu Chofer Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow